'Rape is rape'

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW, Tues. 21/08/12: Several papers focus on the trial of Gu Kailai, the wife of ousted Chinese Communist Party leader Bo Xilai, who was given a suspended death sentence yesterday. Meanwhile, controversial definitions of rape are getting a lot of attention in the UK and the US.

IN THE PAPERS

14/04/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

The cannabis test: a new tool for watchful parents

Could teenagers soon be subjected to a cannabis test? A new test kit would allow parents to check the urine of their rebellious teenagers to see if they’ve been smoking the demon weed! Also in today’s French papers, we take a look at the ongoing fallout of the Storm Xynthia, Jacques Chirac’s rising popularity and how many people believe in aliens! WEDNESDAY, 14th APRIL, 2010

13/04/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

“Grieving twin may decide to step into Polish President’s shoes”

This morning, we look at the Polish front pages and also an article in the Times evoking the touching relationship between deceased Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his twin brother. Also today, a look at Britain’s election campaign and a new biography on Oprah Winfrey… TUESDAY, 13th APRIL, 2010

13/04/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Vatican forgives The Beatles

China’s warming relations with the US makes the front page of today’s Le Figaro as well as an attempt by the Vatican to stir up some positive PR in ‘forgiving’ The Beatles for anti-Church statements dating back four decades! Also in the papers, the Front National leader Jean-Marie le Pen has announced his retirement. TUESDAY, 13th APRIL, 2010

12/04/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

A political class ‘decimated’

The French papers almost all lead with Poland’s grief. Several ask what the next step is and who the best placed candidates are to replace Lech Kaczynski. Also in today’s French papers: coverage of the first day of negotiations with trade unions on reforming retirement in France. MONDAY, 12th APRIL, 2010

12/04/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

‘Millions of tears for you, Mr. President’

This morning we take a look at some of the front pages in Poland and Russia, all dealing with the tragic plane crash with saw Poland’s President as well as 96 members of the country’s elite perish. We also look at some of the international coverage of the tragedy. MONDAY, 12th APRIL, 2010